Individual Herbs Notebook

Wei Ling Xian

Translation: Awesome Spiritual Immortal

Pharmaceutical: Radix Clematidis Chinensis
Taxonomy: Clematis chinensis Osbeck

Other names: Chinese Clematis Root

Category: Herbs that Dispel Wind-Dampness



Properties: Pungent, salty, warm

Meridans Entered:
Primary: Bladder and all 12 Channels
Sinews: Taiyang


Traditional Actions/Indications:
  1. Dispels Wind-Dampness, unblocks the channels and alleviates pain
    Wind-Damp painful obstruction (Bi Syndrome), especially useful for the whole body
    Intractable Bi blockage of Qi and Blood
  2. Softens and transforms fish bones
    Fish bones lodged in the throat
  3. Reduces Phlegm and pathogenic water (regulates urination)
    Accumulation and distention in the Middle Jiao
    Cold Phlegm digestive problems

Suggested Daily Dosage: 6-9g in decoction.


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